The Prince in Pakistan

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1549A

Date Released

12 Feb 1959

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Prince in Pakistan. DESCRIPTION: The people of Dacca were out in full force to welcome Prince Philip, who flew to East Pakistan after a tumultuous reception in India. The Comet IV brought His Royal Highness to the airport where he was greeted by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Mr Habibur Rahman. After official greetings, the Prince inspected the Guard of Honour and later visited the University Building, Curzon Hall. On his drives through Dacca, it seemed obvious that Pakistanis were delighted by the visit. SHOTLIST: GV building. LS Dacca citizens, closer same. MS women seated. MS small children waiting. GV airport building. LS Comet 4 taxies. MS Duke of Edinburgh steps from gangway and is greeted. NS children wave Union jacks. LS Duke inspects Guard of Honour. Low angle same. LS Duke walks along corridor of Curzon Hall. LS crowds. LS State drive. SCU girl with flowers. MS Duke being showered with flower petals.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Pakistan

Footage sources

Directorate of Films Government of Pakistan

Card file number

76326

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner

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